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Torpedoes · People's Republic of China · 2005
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Lethality
85
Range
75
Speed
70
Guidance / Homing
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Depth Capability
80
Acoustic Stealth
85
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryTorpedoes
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Torpedoes MASS Rating
4/9
Post-Cold War
8/116
All-Time
Torpedoes · 10 axes scored
Lethality
85
Range
75
Speed
70
Guidance / Homing
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Depth Capability
80
Acoustic Stealth
85
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the torpedoes category.
01 / Overview
Yu-6
Category
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TORPEDOES · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
torpedoes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the torpedoes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Weapon TypeHeavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo
  • Service Entry Year2005
  • Diameter533 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Propulsion TypeOtto fuel II
  • Top Speed65 kn
  • Range45 km
◇Warhead1MOD.1
  • Fuze TypeProximity or contact detonation
◆Platform2MOD.2
▤Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeHigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A torpedo guidance method using sound waves emitted by a target to determine its location and trajectory.
A guided bomb is a munition that uses a guidance system to modify its flight path in real-time to ensure accuracy.
A watercraft capable of independent operation underwater, primarily used for naval warfare, research, or exploration.
Designation for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) deployed and launched from submerged submarines.
A torpedo guidance method that homes in on the wake or trail left by a moving target, typically a ship.
Missile guidance system where commands are transmitted via a physical wire link between the launch point and the missile during flight.
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